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Photograph of a woman and a child viewing a quilt.

Photo by Harrison Brink.

Hands-On Activities

Family Festival: Piecing Together

Sunday, March 3,
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Have “sew" much fun stitching and pulling, with inspiration from Gee's Bend Quilts from the Collection.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway

This “no-rules sewing” project will have you in stitches.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Patchwork Play Zone | Great Stair Hall

Join local quilter Celia Jailer to play in a quilted play structure and create a supersized collaborative floor quilt from carpet squares.

11:00am - 2:00pm | Artist Takeover: Sue Liedke | Great Stair Hall Balcony

Experiment with fabric in a collaborative sewing-circle project.

10:00am - 12:00pm | Pop-Up Gallery Activity | Gallery #150

Meet West Philly’s Christian Compassion Quilters, ask questions and get a closer look at their process.

This event is part of the Art Kids program series.

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